'Miss Violet' Butterfly Bush

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Perfectly purple blooms on a perfectly sized plant.

Just like her sisters, 'Miss Molly' and 'Miss Ruby', 'Miss Violet' is a compact plant with vibrant flower color, but with loads of dark purple-violet summer flowers. Seedless and non-invasive; deer resistant, too! Winner of a Green Thumb award from the Direct Gardening Association. 

Top reasons to grow Miss Violet butterfly bush:

  • 4-5' (1.2-1.5m) height is perfect for landscaping around your home
  • non-invasive butterfly magnet
  • electric violet flowers all summer long
Fragrant Flower
Heat Tolerant
Attracts: 
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resists: 
Deer

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: 
 Shrub
 
Shrub Type: 
 Deciduous
 
Height Category: 
 Medium
 
Garden Height: 
 48 - 60 Inches
 
Spacing: 
 48 - 60 Inches
 
Spread: 
 48 - 60 Inches
 
Flower Colors: 
 Purple
 
Flower Shade: 
 dark purple-violet
 
Foliage Colors: 
 Green
 
Foliage Shade: 
 green
 
Habit: 
 Mounded
 
Container Role: 
 Thriller

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement: 
 Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category: 
 Easy
Blooms On: 
 New Wood
Bloom Time: 
 Summer through Fall
Hardiness Zones: 
 5a5b6a6b7a7b8a8b9a9b
Water Category: 
 Average
Needs Good Drainage
Soil Fertility Requirement: 
 Average Soil
Uses: 
 Border Plant
 
 Landscape
Uses Notes: 
 

Mixed borders; perennial beds; wildlife gardens

Maintenance Notes: 
 

Learn to care for your butterfly bush like a pro in our Ultimate Guide to Butterfly Bush.

Fun Facts: 

This non-invasive variety is approved for sale in Oregon and Washington, though it will be called a "summer lilac" instead of a "butterfly bush."

'Miss Violet' Buddleia x USPP 28,448Can 5,950